It’s April, which means it’s time to get the party – I mean garden – started! First thing’s first. A healthy garden requires healthy soil, and when’s the last time you checked your soil? Especially if you’re starting a fresh garden on a new plot, testing the soil is very important. Making sure your soil …
According to the Arbor Day Foundation, a newly planted tree’s best friend is mulch. But remember, a tree doesn’t want any junk on its trunk. Especially if that junk is mulch. Mulching always appears to be a task so straightforward that it’s hard to realize there are some essential techniques and important choices to consider. For …
The best way to figure out the state of your garden soil is to get in the garden and work the dirt. Yes, you have to get dirty! Hold it in your hands and examine its structure. Tilling is another way to get a good understanding of the type of soil you have – clay, …
There is a debate that rages in gardening circles each year around this time. It’s a hot one, and it pits expert against expert on the topic of tilling. Yes, tilling is THAT hot! To till or not to till the garden soil each spring, that is the issue. Here at Stockslagers garden center, we …
The island of Faial in the Azores (located near Portugal) is known as the “blue island” because of the great number of hydrangeas growing on the island. The island sees plenty of rain and has perfectly acidic soil. Hydrangea is a shade-loving plant that enjoys a moist, fertile, well-drained soil. When grown correctly, its flowers …
